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Does DICLOFENAC Cause Photosensitivity reaction? 72 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 72 reports of Photosensitivity reaction have been filed in association with DICLOFENAC (Diclofenac Sodium Delayed Release). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for DICLOFENAC.

72
Reports of Photosensitivity reaction with DICLOFENAC
0.1%
of all DICLOFENAC reports
0
Deaths
34
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Photosensitivity reaction From DICLOFENAC?

Of the 72 reports, 34 (47.2%) required hospitalization, and 4 (5.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Photosensitivity reaction Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DICLOFENAC. However, 72 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does DICLOFENAC Cause?

Drug ineffective (24,885) Product use in unapproved indication (12,197) Off label use (10,370) Pain (9,276) Product use issue (8,009) Fatigue (7,908) Rash (7,852) Rheumatoid arthritis (7,366) Abdominal discomfort (7,257) Product administered at inappropriate site (6,919)

What Other Drugs Cause Photosensitivity reaction?

PIRFENIDONE (686) ADALIMUMAB (653) METHOTREXATE (514) DUPILUMAB (440) VORICONAZOLE (413) ETANERCEPT (386) NIRAPARIB (365) VEMURAFENIB (321) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (271) CIPROFLOXACIN (269)

Which DICLOFENAC Alternatives Have Lower Photosensitivity reaction Risk?

DICLOFENAC vs DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMINE DICLOFENAC vs DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE DICLOFENAC vs DICLOFENAC\DICLOFENAC DICLOFENAC vs DICLOFENAC\MISOPROSTOL DICLOFENAC vs DICLOXACILLIN

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